Why you should hire Danny for the long run?What type of job are you looking for? I'm searching for a job where I can learn from the basics and acquire more knowledge and experience along the way as well as grow as an individual worthy of being an asset to a company. I want to support a company with great leaders who know how to spot worthy individuals that can put faith, trust and a mix of challenge into their job tasks. Afterall, we all want to find that one job where we can call it a career. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English for the most part. I took some Japanese courses in high school and college but it never really stuck. Some basic phrases and reading of basic Japanese hiragana is all. What State are you looking to work in and why? Guam. I'm willing to relocate if it's best for the company. I am accustomed to the tropical weather and so Hawaii and the west coast states are good for me. Anywhere else, I might have to do some pondering first. What field do you currently work in? Right now, I was working for the retail grocery field - Island Fresh, IGA. It's the first of its kind here in this region when it opened its door May 2009. It's owned by Northwest Corporation, based in Canada with offices in Alaska. They are also the owners of Cost-U-Less so its sister company with Island Fresh. What fields have you worked in before? Throughout college, I've been a student and I work studied for a federally funded program called Trio Program. I did office/clerical duties as well as a remedial math tutor. Basically worked for a supervisor who had me do little things here and there. Basically, I work the office machines, man the office while supervisor is away, take messages and answer phone calls during staff meetings and if I'm not doing that, I was organizing and updating student files into the company's FileDataPro system. I tutored students twice a week as well. What qualifications do you hold? I graduated from the University of Guam with a bachelor's in Business Administration, concentrated in Finance and Economics. I'm hard working, easy to get along with, excellent with written communication and give it my all when given a task. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I think both are necessary to compliment one or the other. In order to fully be wholesome, one must at least take the initiative to know a thing or two about the book smarts of their job should they grow and become responsible and well groomed leaders. However, it takes skills as well to know what you're doing and if you haven't experienced the actual job itself, then its silly to say you're valuable as you're nothing but an empty book with no instructions to follow. Describe the benefits of working with others The best part of working with others is the camaraderie of sharing something all enjoy and having that group enjoy the goods (and the bads) that happen at work. Knowing that you have someone who you can rely on for assistance and vice versa. Describe the benefits of working alone You know what you're doing because you know your own work ethics. There's less inefficiency in some jobs where one person is really all is needed. No disruptions, one can think clearly on their given task and if anything, it may help to challenge a person in standing out amongst the rest and perhaps gain some knowledge and insightful skills as well. A manager one day has to know how to lead a group of people on his own, right? What was your worst working experience? I'd say when I have to deal with an unruly and uncooperative customer at the store. They insist on one thing but I have to follow company protocol and stand firm. Of course, the customer will be a little angry and so I try to apologize the best that I can and assure him/her the mistake will not be made again. Sometimes, if there is a manager nearby, the customer gets a discount or perhaps something for free for their trouble and we ask them to please continue shopping at our store. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? People are really wanting fair and equal treatment. Never look down on them and always empathize on their side since we all know the feeling of being treated wrongly. A simple apology and a smile goes a long way for people. What unique skills do you have? I tend to be very aware of my environment. If i sense something's wrong, I'd like to find out about it and see what actions to take to alleviate it. I'm quiet but I can speak when needed. I really find myself trying to be fair with everyone and being kind and civil to people is what I do best. I have fast fingers so I work best in areas where typing is done or detailed oriented tasks are needed. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I'd like to work my way up as a manager for company. I'd always see myself in an office setting where I have a small team of employees who all band together to get the job done. It could be at a bank, at an office setting, etc. I lie a combination of working solo and with others. A loan officer sounds nice for my job. What are your weak points? I tend to be too trustworthy of people. I always give people at least the benefit of a doubt because I was raise to look in the good of people. Of course, I am learning that being naiive can be a downfall and so I make it a point to try and associate myself with people who are genuine and will be a stepping stone for me growing as a person and not drag me down ruining my reputation. What can you see yourself 5 years into working for a company? I would assume I should at least proved myself worthy somewhere along the way as someone with the potential to grow and have more responsibilities for the company. I am not a born leader but I know that I work best working with a leader who I believe in and who I can place my loyalty and hard working efforts with. I'd like to be a great supporting asset to a company. I don't need to see myself as someone who "hogs the glory" so to say. Which is more important in the long run: job satisfaction or money? On a short term level, money can entice people to work hard and if thats a driving force for someone, then so be it. However, money alone cannot buy happiness nor should it be a reason to come to work. I want to wake up and be excited that I am coming to work for a reason and that I am making a difference towards a goal or an initiative of some sort. To better the company, the workers and myself in the long run will eventually be important to me. Money is just some tangible want that comes along the way as opposed to something intangible like knowing you're at an organization where you're appreciated. How can potential employers contact you? I'm best reached via cellphone: 4885933 or through my email: danny.simion@yahoo.com | 
